Understanding and Improving Skin Texture with CeraVe

About 50% of the outermost layer of your skin is comprised of ceramides. That’s why all of our CeraVe skincare products were developed with dermatologists and are formulated with three essential ceramides to help restore and maintain your skin barrier, thereby helping to lock in moisture and protect against irritants.

We also have formulas that contain beneficial skincare ingredients like moisture-retaining hyaluronic acid, calming niacinamide, and peptides to improve the look of tired skin.

Beneficial to every skin type, from dry, oily, acne-prone, and combination skin to specific skin concerns such as rough and bumpy skin, eczema, and psoriasis, we have a product right for you that will elevate your skin routine.

What is Uneven, Textured Skin?

If your skin is prone to bumps, visibly enlarged pores, roughness, or keratosis pilaris, you fall into the definition of uneven, textured skin. When it comes to what causes uneven, textured skin, there are a range of causal factors at play. In the first instance, both environmental and internal factors start off the process of creating skin texture. The question of how to help textured skin requires a multifaceted approach, working from the inside out for optimal results.

Diagram illustrating the layers of the skin and the role of ceramides in maintaining the skin barrier.

Internal and Environmental Factors Affecting Skin Texture

It's a well-known fact that drinking plenty of water is great for your skin, especially since dehydration is directly linked to a dull, uneven-looking complexion. Dry to very dry skin is rough skin, so it’s important to drink more water to hydrate your skin cells from the inside out.

The link between sun exposure and skin damage is strong, however you might not know that UV damage has been shown to directly affect skin texture. Furthermore, UV exposure accelerates the breakdown of skin’s collagen, leaving your pores with a weakened support structure.

Illustration showing the effects of UV radiation on skin collagen and texture.

Key Ingredients for Improving Skin Texture

We recommend looking for ingredients classified as chemical exfoliants to target skin texture. These ingredients get rid of dead skin cells by dissolving their bonds to the skin’s surface and enabling them to be sloughed away. The types of chemical exfoliants used most commonly in skincare can be divided into alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs).

Salicylic Acid for Uneven Skin

Originally derived from plants like willow, salicylic acid is one of the best chemical exfoliants for uneven skin. Salicylic acid is a versatile ingredient suitable for several skin types including skin prone to mild acne and oily skin.

Infographic comparing AHAs and BHAs, highlighting salicylic acid (BHA).

CeraVe Products for Smoother Skin

Products designed to help manage rough and bumpy skin are a key method of how to get smoother skin. Our CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is an ideal way to incorporate salicylic acid into your skincare routine from the first step onwards. Salicylic acid exfoliates to help manage clogged pores and texture without compromising the skin’s natural moisture barrier, thanks to the inclusion of 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Our CeraVe Renewing SA Foot Cream is the answer to how to have smooth skin in this dryness-prone area of the body.

Does It Work? - CeraVe Smoothing Cleanser

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